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One of our favorite bike routes is the scenic route from Hull to Cohasset,MA on Atlantic Ave up rolling hills and breathtaking views of the ocean and not to mention some nice real estate. After the exertion up and down the hills, you reach...

Looking for a hole in the wall that will meet your craving for a down-to-earth café, while having an upscale feel? Le Pain Quotidien Santa Monica will meet your desire.As you walk in, you are indulged in beautiful pastries that will make you feel...

It was a little over a year and half ago that the French Kitchen in the historical refurbished Lord Baltimore Hotel opened and in that time have had a handful of chefs running their culinary endeavors; the restaurant, banquets, room service, the...

French cooking was something new to America in the early 1960's! It seemed that many Americans became fascinated by this cuisine and it was "the thing" to learn the techniques involved in preparing French food. Julia Child, the grand...

“You’re never more than twenty feet away from someone you know, or someone you’re meant to know.” That opening line from the narrator launches the romantic drama ‘5 to 7.’ Writer/director Victor Levin has...

On May 5, every year many Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo with festivities filled with mariachi music, dancing, food and of course Coronas. But many of those who celebrate do not know the story behind Cinco de Mayo. Here are a few things you...

A fresh, green salad is a standard at the lunch hour or served as a side with a main course. Many restaurants are well known for their salad bars, where you can make your salad according to what your like in it! Naturally, you have to have some...

“Expo Chicago is proud to announce the resulting programs formed by the French-American Curatorial Exchange, as well as strong ancillary events that will highlight French artists and curators in Chicago during Expo Art Week in 2015,”...

Online beauty retailer FeelUnique.com wanted to know what was behind the popularity of French pharmacy beauty brands, specifically what drew women and men to elevate the products to cult status. The site’s beauty experts put their heads...

Quebec City is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec, Canada. Within a 2 hour train or bus ride from Montreal, a visit to Old Quebec makes an excellent day trip (or weekend getaway). It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site that cannot be...

The plight of men facing decades of incarceration in late 1940s Paris is explored in “Le Trou” (“The Hole”) (1960, France). Screening March 14-15 at the Guild, this film of director Jacques Becker first makes us care about...

When many think about macarons French confectionery comes to mind. Those colorful, flavorful delicacies have a little known secret: they originate from Italy. Unless you are an avid fan of the Medici family you probably didn't know that the...

In the city of glitz and glamour, oftentimes the perfect cast has to come together to create the next great restaurant. And that's exactly what has happened at Terrine. French restauranteur Stephane Bombet, who brought us Picca and Mo-chica,...

Getting the Vegas itch? No need to drive all the way there. You can just go to Bagatelle to get your party on. But before you do, you must indulge in their exquisite cuisine. The best thing about Bagatelle is, unlike many restaurants in L.A. that...

Los Angeles is a city of distant lands and former allegiances. It seems easier to find gold on the streets than to find a native Angelino within the city limits; however, all the travelers and star-crossed food lovers have made Los Angeles an...